Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams’ season opener against the 49ers, won’t travel to Australia
- On Tuesday, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay announced that defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not play in the team's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, this Friday.
- McVay decided to keep the 35-year-old Donald in Los Angeles to continue his preparations rather than subject him to a 16-hour flight ahead of the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- After two seasons away from the NFL, Donald rejoined the Rams in August and admitted he felt "a little rusty" in Sunday's practice while working back into shape.
- Confidence in the current defensive group—including Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, and Ty Hamilton—allowed the Rams to avoid rushing Donald back onto the field.
- The Rams' second contest is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 11 days after their opener against the 49ers, meaning Donald will likely miss only one game.
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Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams’ season opener against the 49ers, won’t travel to Australia
Aaron Donald won’t play in the Los Angeles Rams’ season opener against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, delaying the three-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year’s return to the field after ending his retirement last month. Donald rejoined the Rams in August after two seasons away from the team, and the eight-time first team All-Pro has been working his way back into game shape. But with a 16-hour flight on deck ahead of the game, …
Rams make decision on Aaron Donald's status for Week 1
The Los Angeles Rams have made a decision on Aaron Donald’s status for Week 1. Rams coach Sean McVay announced Tuesday that Donald will not play in the team’s Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported that Donald is not even making the trip to Australia with …
Aaron Donald Ruled Out For Week 1 vs 49ers, Won't Travel To Australia
Aaron Donald’s return to the field will wait until at least Week 2. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters that defensive tackle Aaron Donald will not travel to Melbourne, Australia to play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. “He’s doing a great job,” McVay said. “I think he’ll be ready to […]
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Aaron Donald ruled out of the Rams' season opener against the 49ers, won't travel to Australia
Aaron Donald won’t play in the Los Angeles Rams’ season opener against the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, delaying the three-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year’s return to the field after ending his retirement last month.
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